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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.88, 651.10 and 285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.88, 651.10 and 285.32 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.88 : 651.10 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.88/651.10 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.88x = 651.10 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.88x = 185,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,771.85/471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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